Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

George R. Miller, 71, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

George was born in New Kensington on April 10, 1952, son of the late George Robert and Helen D. (Knok) Miller.

He is survived by son- Glenn Edmonds, of Bedford; daughter-...

Nov 13, 2023

Mildred T. Holler, 95, of Bedford went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Colonial Courtyard, Bedford.

She was born in Manns Choice on November 27, 1927, daughter of the late Robert and Minerva (Wertz) Turner. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Austin and Robert Turner.

On December...

Nov 10, 2023

Janet E. Leigey, 55, of New Paris, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg.

Janet was born in Centre County, on February 23, 1968, daughter of the late Patrick and Olive (Lutz) Leigey.

Janet shared her life through the Skills Program with her caregiver Joyce...

Nov 10, 2023

Marilyn F. (Miller) Daugherty, 80, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Marilyn, affectionately known to family and friends as “Suze”, was born in New Paris on July 27, 1943, daughter of the late Byron W. and Lorene E. (Hiteshew) Miller.

On...

Nov 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joel Thomas Easter

February 22, 1970 – November 9, 2023

Bedford bid farewell to a beloved son, husband, father, and pillar of the community as Joel Thomas Easter peacefully passed away at his Huntingdon Ave. residence, enveloped in the warm embrace of his family, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the...

Oct 28, 2023

LaFerne H. Wright, 97, of Niles, Michigan, formerly of Bedford and Springhope, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at West Woods of Niles Nursing home, Niles, MI.

She was born in Windber on November 29, 1925, daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Smith) Hinton.

She married her husband Harry...

Oct 28, 2023

Michael Todd Hess, 58, of New Buena Vista, Pennsylvania passed away after a courageous battle from brain cancer on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Windber Hospice Center, Windber.

He was born in York on October 22, 1965, son of the late Kenneth Hess and Mary Ann (Beltz) Hess, of Manns Choice.

In addition to his...

Oct 25, 2023

Aaron Thomas Van Pelt, 36, of Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 25, 2023, in Bedford. He was born on March 6, 1987, in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Aaron was a hardworking, strong, outgoing, and creative man. He had a passion for playing baseball, soccer, and football during his childhood. As he grew older, Aaron developed a love for...

Oct 23, 2023

Shirley R. Barnett, 80, of Lincoln Highway, Manns Choice, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Shirley was born in Manns Choice on July 18, 1943, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Stockenus) Bowen.

On September 22, 1960 she married James R. Barnett. Jim preceded her in death o...

Oct 22, 2023

Leona G. Hillegass, 93, of Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View, Manchester, MD.

Leona was born in Everett on January 10, 1930, daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (Layton) Clark.

She married her husband Earl Lowe, who preceded her in...

Oct 21, 2023

Walter "Wally" George Nee, 74, of Star Way, Bedford, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Wally was born in Bedford on October 13, 1949, son of the late George and June (Rose) Nee.

On November 11, 1970 he married Ada L. (Houle) Nee.

In addition to his...

Oct 18, 2023

Thelma "Jean" (Guyton) Rightnour-Foor-Schooley, 87, of Bedford, Pennsylvania walked with Jesus to go home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at UPMC Bedford. Jean was born in Hopewell Twp. on November 23, 1935, daughter of the late Walter and Cora May (Bowser/Hess) Guyton. She was united in marriage to Charles A. "Buddy" Rightnour in December of 1955, who passed away...

Oct 8, 2023

Nancy Lee Cable, 87, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Bridges of Bent Creek Mechanicsburg, PA. Nancy was born in Bedford, PA on November 1, 1935, daughter of the late Albert and Marguerite (Stuckey) Koontz. She is preceded in death by her husband John William Cable whom she married on September 2, 1956. She is...

Oct 6, 2023

Dennis Arthur Bowser gently passed to be with the Lord on October 6, 2023. Denny was born May 5, 1943, on the Twin Pine Farm in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania, son of the late Jack and Allene Bowser, where he lived his entire life surrounded by a loving family and friends.

He met the love of his life,...

Oct 3, 2023

Bertha "Bert" L. Barefoot went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 03, 2023.  On this day, October 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, Nathan R. Barefoot.  They are finally reunited on their 64th wedding anniversary.

Bert was born on August 22, 1939 to the...

Oct 3, 2023

Thomas Albert Baughman, 72, of Altoona, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at UPMC Altoona Hospital, Altoona.

Thomas was born in Bedford on November 14, 1950, son of the late David and Marjorie (Foor) Diehl.

He is survived by son- Julian Thomas (Brandi) Baughman, of...

Sep 27, 2023

Zachery Paul Sheirer, 34, of New Paris, Pennsylvania went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home in New Paris, PA.

Zachery was born in Johnstown on January 31, 1989, son of Rodney S. and Michelle D. (McDonald) Sheirer.

He is survived by parents- Rodney S. husband...

Sep 25, 2023

James Wayne "Jim" Hahn, 79, of Reynoldsdale passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home on Reynoldsdale Road, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Jim was born in Alum Bank on December 22, 1943, son of the late Harry H. "Bub" and Evelyn (Mock) Hahn.

On July 30,...

Sep 17, 2023

Joseph E. Hinson, 87, of Bedford, Pennsylvania walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Spring House Estates, Everett.

Joseph was born in Napier Twp. on June 12, 1936, son of the late Arol B. and Virginia M. (Griffith) Hinson. He served his country in the United States Air Force, married his sweetheart...

Sep 16, 2023

Aaron M. Lang, 28 of Bedford, Pa. Passed away on the night of Friday September the 15th 2023, due to a car accident that he was a passenger in, in Cumberland, MD.

Aaron Had a heart of gold and would Help anyone that needed help, loved to spend time with his friends outside around bonfires, As well...